30 Years Owned: 1977 Lancia Beta HPE

Although a somewhat rare car by any standard, we’ve seen enough of Lancia’s entry level model, the Beta, on these pages to know you don’t have to look too hard to find one for sale if you’ve got one… more»

Turbocharged Survivor: 1986 Chrysler Laser XT

Turbocharged engine? Check. Rear window louvers? Check. T-top roof? Check. Well, it’s confirmed: your ultimate 80s vehicle is here. This 1986 Chrysler Laser XT is a turbocharged hot hatch we rarely see anymore in any condition, much less perfectly… more»

15 Years in the Barn: 1987 Jaguar XJS Convertible

It’s a shame the Jaguar XJS has such a lousy reputation for reliability. To me, this is one of the more attractive models they made, especially in recent memory, and you could even get it equipped with a V12…. more»

Driving Barn Find: 1983 AMC Spirit GT

When it comes to AMCs, most of us know by now the Spirit hatchback was the benefactor of performance packages designed to improve the looks and handling abilities of the standard model. The AMX trim gets all the glory… more»

Mechanic’s Special: 1962 International Harvester Scout 80

Scouts of seemingly every variety are desirable trucks at the moment, even if they’re tired projects like this one. The combination of rugged drivetrains and go-anywhere abilities rarely fails to catch the of enthusiasts, and Scouts in project-grade condition… more»

Final Year Rocco: Jeff’s 1988 VW Scirocco 16 Valve

This eBay auction is for one of our own cars, a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco belonging to me, Barn Finds editor Jeff Lavery. I’ve always wanted to own an MK2 Volkswagen, particularly one with the DOHC, 16-valve powerplant. Of course,… more»

30 Years Hidden: 1980 Jeep Wagoneer

With this listing, we’re going to have to use our imaginations. The archival footage of what looks like a very nice 1980 Jeep Wagoneer is all we have to go on, despite the seller spending most of the description… more»

Bavarian Barn Find: 1974 BMW 3.0CS

The E9 BMW remains one of the more collectible models among the company’s vintage lineup, but that doesn’t mean every version of this pillarless coupe is fetching top dollar. Like so many other cars from this era, changes in… more»

Forgotten Project: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette

If you’re like me, you can see potential in almost any project car. In fact, I’d say I get more excited when I see that the car in question has clearly been neglected and forgotten, as it makes me… more»

10k Original Miles: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra

When it comes to saying more with less, sometimes the pictures do all the talking. In the case of this 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra, with just 10,000 original miles, the pictures tell you almost everything you need to know…. more»

1989 Bentley Turbo R Barn Find

When it comes to playing dangerous games in the world of car collecting, picking up a dirt-cheap luxury model is perhaps one the riskiest gambles you can take. These are the cars that were previously the top dogs of… more»

Garage Find: 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

When you consider how many Jeep Grand Wagoneers still pop up for sale, evidently hidden in garages or barns, it’s truly amazing how many of these early SUVs Jeep must have sold back in the day. These things are… more»

Rare SportBike: 1985 Honda MB-5

When it comes to vintage motorcycles, dirt bikes, and scooters, you really have your choice of any number of makes and models that could serve as a worthy restoration project. Big bikes, small bikes, fast bikes, slow bikes –… more»

Rare Feature Edition: 1993 Ford Mustang Convertible

One of the lesser-known examples of collectible Fox-body Mustang is what’s called the “Feature” cars, a limited run of models with monochromatic paint schemes that consisted of two batches of cars: Vibrant White and Canary Yellow. There are some… more»

Final Year Example: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Some people get caught up in the first and last years of certain models as if there’s an extra dose of collectability attached to it. This 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is one such example, as ’82 marked the end of… more»

Cheap GN: 1985 Buick Grand National

It’s rare to find one of the halo muscle cars of the 1980s offered as trade bait for another project or even listed with a reasonable asking price. But that’s what we have here, and although this 1985 Buick… more»

Barn Finds